Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Royal Dutch Shell plc (Shell) covers the month of March 2014, with the report dated March 25, 2014. The filing serves to disclose the publication of Final Terms for two new debt securities issued by Shell International Finance B.V., a subsidiary of Shell, under the company's U.S.$25,000,000,000 Debt Securities Programme.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide operational financial metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, or liquidity ratios. The document focuses exclusively on the terms of a debt issuance.
| Instrument | Amount | Currency | Coupon Rate | Maturity Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Notes | 1,000,000,000 | EUR | 1.625% | March 24, 2021 |
| 2026 Notes | 1,000,000,000 | EUR | 2.500% | March 24, 2026 |
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes to Shell's business operations, financial performance, or strategic direction compared to prior periods. The only material event disclosed is the execution of the debt issuance described above.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management commentary, future guidance, or operational outlook is not included in this filing. The document contains standard legal disclaimers regarding the distribution of the securities, noting that the notes are not registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and are not intended for sale to U.S. persons. The filing references an Information Memorandum dated August 15, 2013, and a supplement dated March 13, 2014, for full details on the issuer and guarantor.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Shell International Finance B.V. issued a total of EUR 2 billion in guaranteed notes.
- The notes carry fixed coupon rates of 1.625% (maturing 2021) and 2.500% (maturing 2026).
- The securities are not registered in the United States and are subject to Regulation S restrictions.
- Full terms are available via the provided URLs to the London Stock Exchange RNS service.
- This filing does not contain quarterly or annual financial performance data.